Somalia
Southwest State Leader Warns as Tensions Escalate in Somalia’s Baidoa
BAIDOA, Somalia — South West President Sheikh Adan Madobe returned to Baidoa on Saturday and delivered a pointed warning to forces associated…
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Somalia
Somali Government Says It Is Aware of Military Operations Off Puntland State Coast
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government says it is aware of military operations and shelling reported off Puntland State’s coast, as regional…
Somalia
U.S. judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries
A federal judge in the United States has blocked a Trump administration policy that halted immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75…
Somalia
Puntland State demands answers after warship shelling targets fishermen off its coast
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State has demanded an explanation from the countries operating unnamed international warships after shelling was reported off its…
Somalia
Unrecognised North Western State of Somalia calls on Cyprus and Greece to recognise its independence
By: Tom CleaverSaturday August 22, 2026 The ‘Republic of North Western State of Somalia’s’ leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi with Israeli Prime Minister…
Somalia
Tzolis stars as Arsenal open Premier League season with win over promoted Coventry
Arsenal began its Premier League title defense in emphatic fashion Friday, with newcomer Christos Tzolis helping create two goals in a 3-0…
East-Africa
Somali piracy surge claims Iran-linked oil tanker
A sanctioned oil tanker allegedly involved in moving Iranian petroleum products has been seized off Yemen in the latest sign of a…
North-Africa
Egypt Working to Secure Release of Sailors Kidnapped Off Somalia, FM Abdelatty Says
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty Egypt is intensifying diplomatic efforts to free eight Egyptian sailors kidnapped aboard an oil tanker off Somalia…
Somalia
Gunmen Seize Tanker Off Yemen as Somali Piracy Resurges
Six armed men seized control of the Seamull tanker and turned it toward Somalia after boarding the vessel off Yemen, according to…
Somalia
Somalia Faces New Hunger Crisis as UN Food Agency Reports Sharp Funding Shortfall
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s hunger crisis is deepening as six million people face acute food insecurity, yet the World Food Program has…
East-Africa
South West State Minister Calls on Kenya to Arrest Former President Laftagareen
Baidoa (AX) — South West State officials have urged Kenya to arrest former state President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen and extradite him…
